joe. I was only back for a short while to meet and marry my wife at St Raymonds in Mt. I remember there was a girl named Gracie Dote in the grade below me (I graduated in 59. I still have my First grade class picture with Sr Angelica Marie, . . Sadly, my sister Joyce died last year. I dont know if the school still stands. Our mother lived to be 92, but dad died at 77. The church was so majestic! My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! Fr Florian was pastor when we graduated, Fr Lucian, (Fr Lucky) was our good friend. Come to think of it, there were an awful lot of protesters protesting so many things back then. I was in 4th grade when I went to have lunch in the new school basement. that you mention was owned by Willie & Delores Russo. After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. Endorse St. Francis Xavier School. So, I asked ChatGPT to explain itself. Needless to say, Im proud to be a FXW parent! Holy Name Cathedral Campus, commonly referred to as"HNC," My parents moved in 1960 and I graduated from grammar school also in 1963. Welcome. I think I can still remember the beautiful Italian names of at least 10 of my classmates-although there were 50 in a class and one nun! The church is now a Baptist Church and the school is call Altus Academy, a charter school. He visited all of the people in the neighborhood. I guess that your dad. Next week along with Fr. I graduated from Cabrini in 1964. What wonderful memories. I have decided to share some of my fondest memories of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Grammar School and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. Stay warm! wish we could talk more. We had relatives on each block from my home at 2717 Lexington to the school. So inspiring! My family lived across the street from the school and was within ourplay area. They must have been a wreck while I was gone, becausemany of the people in Clear Lake, Iowa had never met a black person before. taller, slim, dark-haired fellow whose name I cant recall? I remember going to Sarnos bakery. Welcome. Almost fell on my face running with my classmates to go find father Duffy. FXW is innovative, forward thinking and responsive. My brother & I continued to go to Mother Cabrini & both graduated from there. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. Frances Xavier Warde Schools Unclaimed 751 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654 Contact info Website Private schools are not rated 24 reviews Private school ? Florian Girometta, Fr. We lived at 3045 W. Polk Street. Any relation to him? He then served your community for sometime. Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers. Lucien used to play with us at recess time. I remember talking to my friend Stan over the phone at night practicing our Latin to become altar boys. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 283 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Full-Time Teachers 17 Part-Time Teachers 3 Tuition possible. Carmelo and Noemi Alequin Married there 1961 by Angelo Coco. My brother still runs the bakery we opened when we left Kedzie. Was it a soap factory? of friends and neighbors. I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. I attended St. Philip HS. Francine Palma Long Now Im retired and live in Florida. Fr. Hi Francine. Others found it incredulous. St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange, Illinois serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. I went to Providence St. Mel High School 1971-1975. At lunch I would go back to the convent and eat the lunch my mother packed. There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. Sister Lucy was my Kindergarten teacher 1955-56. I love the City of Chicago despite any problems other big cities experience. Many wonderful memories. I have so many fond memories of the church, school and the neighborhood and was thrilled to read the posts from all the others. We moved to Berwyn but my mother continued as organist until the church closed. Lexington, Arthington, Flournoy, Taylor, and Harrison. Your memories match mine to the tea and the one that stood out a lot was being happy your children were not as foolish as you. We lived across the street at 2946 W. Lexington. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. Such a lovely story. Lucien Morselli. My mother loved him as a priest! Cant get that type of bread here in Florida, where I now live. Robert and Joe, my family lived across the alley from your families in my grandparents 4 flat at 2926 W. Polk St. Their surname was Durante. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. My maiden name was Gianninigreat memories of the school and church..can remember watching the statue of Mother Cabrini and swear she was beathing. Cabrini. Some of the names on our block were Simone, DiPintino, Laurenzano, DeLegge, and now my mind draws a blank. Now I am retired and live in Florida. many wonderful memories on polk street. I think it was named Raymonds. The Frances Xavier Warde School. Clergy Rev. Thanks for writing this! I would have to search but I do have a lot of photos etc. Stay safe and stay blessed , Hello everyone, I attended Mother Cabrini from 09-1958 to 06-1959 6th grade. I remember going to the bakery on kedzie Sarnos with my mom. Given each year in scholarship to families in need, Students of Color as a percentage of total enrollment, Given each year in scholarships to families in need, The 2023 - 2024 FXW Admission Portal Is Now Open, The 2023-2024 FXW Admission Portal Is Now Open, Check out what we're working towards next at these FXW events. I went to school. I remember that Dennis K wore a bunch of shirts! Yes, Vito hung around with Ronnie, who I dated for awhile. Linda I went to that school in the 50s I left in seventh grade in 1960 I lived on Arthington and Kedzie I remember the nuns sister Rosario Duca, sister Lucy sister Teresa sister Gertrude sister Evelyn sister Raffael, Brother Silvio sister Speranza and the pastor was I think father Florian. About. I remember you being in my class at Cabrini. Sister Alfonso.I havent heard that name since we moved in April of 1961. Eucharistic Adoration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM . St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System is a private Catholic school system offering preschool through 12th grade Catholic education to the Fox Valley and surrounding communities. Roni Facen Tenure at SFDS: 3rd Year and Alumnae Current Position: Principal and CEO. CONNECT. Shortly after, she and her family moved to the suburbs, and my family bought a house in the Logan Square neighborhood, where I also bought a 2-flat. We have fund memories of our short time there. St Xavier University many years on my way to Cabrini school. Palmisano, Saviano, Francese, Saviano, Grassini, DiBacco, Tarullo, Miserindino, Quatrocchinot sure; I remember Corky. Other names escape me at the moment. The year is flying by but make sure to click here to view our events calendar to find out what's coming next. Hi Leonora, I graduated from Cabrini in 1959. The educators at FXW make it a top priority to create a sense of camaraderie among the students leading to a more positive environment with something for everyone. Hi Connie, How are you? Their basketball team won a state championship I believe in 79. Sister Alfonso was my Kindergarten teacher. I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. Hi Lenora. I do remember Mr. Rittenberg, and often wondered if he was the same Jim Rittenberg I heard of in the news and around Chicago. I attended .St. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football, trigonometry club, debate club and more! My email is LLt 125@aol.com if my classmates see this. Head Of School Letter; Head of School Message; With Mission in Mind; FXW at a Glance. Hello Lenora. We walked to school with mom and passed Manley school on the way. Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. You contact me at LLT125@aol.com. We were all so innocent and care free. My memories are of playing with many friends in the area. Office Hours: So easy to love each other without fear or prejudices. 4.00 to the convent chapel with prayers in Italian, then my grandfather would pick me up at 5:00 since he worked near . Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . I could walk up to the window of our apartment building and sneak my little sister candy. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 491-1600. Dennis and I are happy to hear from you. I am thankful to the school administration and leadership for providing my children with a values-based, rigorous, Catholic education. i only attended for a few years in the 70s. My seven cousins at attended Cabrini. Loved being there. He was a wonderful, loving priest and a real pastor to our neighborhood. Im Angela Paletta. The only nun whos name I remember was Sister Alphonse. Everyone I know from there would trade their suburban houses and return to our flats if we could live with all the wonderfully diverse neighbors we had around the Church, the heart of our neighborhood. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. I lived at 3014 W. Lexington and I went to kindergarten at St Francis Cabrini school. Here you can view both the school wide handbook as well as the additional handbook for Middle School students. I am Diane and we called you Rosemary. Hello, Peter, this is Rosalie Guerrieri Wemple. Our families are invited to come see what the ingenious minds of their students have been creating. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. I know there have been problems, but I am so thankful! Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. Then to the playground on the closed street! Selected girls had the honor on special occasions to belittle Nuns and we were all excited to bepresented with authentic habits to beworn on that special day. John was with me last night as I celebrated Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! Hello, friends and acquaintances from the past-our beautiful past. Welcome to the Xavier Catholic School System. Not on facebook but will check back periodically. Also going to Mother Cabrini Church and staring to at her statue laying in that glass. (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). Proudly created with Wix.com. here to help! Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. God bless you Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini. Joef posted it on Youtube the link is in his comment dated 10/23/2013. I attended St Francis from 1946 to 1953. I/m interested in locating some of the classroom pictures. My faith in God and the Catholic church is deep. The Student-Teacher Ratio for preschools is reported directly by the school. Was the man who owned the grocery store on Sacramento Jimmy? I would stay after cleaning the library and convent. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . I hope you are well during these difficult times. I remember you, Marjorie! My dad Joseph Scafuri Sr.owned the Sunny Boy bakery at 803 S. Kedzie inthe early 50s. Its great to hear stories about the school. I ran across this quite by accident. So sad to see what has happened over the years to the neighborhood. How much does Frances Xavier Warde School cost? I can also remember the neighborhood changed. If any of my other classmates are out there, please get in touch: My father Robert Guerrieri and family lived at 2928 Lexington from at least 1935 til they sold the house in 1961. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. 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